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That's bad news re the Beeb getting rid of Mike. Thanks for giving us the link to his podcast mate.

Don't do a "Del Boy" when relaxing at the bar matry! Hahaha. Hope the gig is fun for you.

Bob Geldof is okay hy me. He was playing in The Fruitmarket venue in Glasgow (really fantastic place to play) about 10 years ago. His guitarist (an ex blockhead no less) has trouble before the gig - his Parker Fly went on the blink. I loaned him a replacement Fly for the gig that night. The nect day I received a coupke of bottles of very nice wine asca thank you, and a call from Sir Bob to say thanks for helping out. Seems like a decent sort to me.

Just been reading John Taylor's biography. He ssys bass duties were handled by himself and Sting

I'm watching Johnny Marr on the red button instead

Here you go mate http://basschat.co.uk/topic/163365-refinishing-fender-strat/

Ive just re-watched it on the BBC iplayer. Fantastic set, and I loved Seasick Steve's drummer wigging out to the tunes at the side of the stage.

Yeah, your bass has a poly finish mate. LOTS of elbow grease and sandpaper needed to remove that. Or, you could use a heat gun and scraper, but that leaves the wood prone to scorching if you're not familiar with using a heat gun.

What model is your instrument?

You can get it via ebay, that's where I got mine from mate. Soak it onto a rag and it simply wipes off - like a girl removing her nail varnish! http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=220785956839 Remember, it only works on nitrocellulose lacquer finishes - NOT on poly or acrylic finishes.

Loved it, loved it, loved it!!!!!!!

New Year's Day - U2 Waterfront - Simple Minds Don't Give Up - Peter Gabriel

Greatest - Duran Duran "best of" compilation.

Greatest - Duran Duran "best of" compilation.

That's great!

I drive a Peugeot 307cc convertible. Amazingly, the boot can take an Aguilar DB410 cab no problem. I need to stash the basses and amp in the seat area though.

The "bass of doom" was bought by Rob Trujillo (of Metallica) as he wanted the Pastorius family to have it back. The owner of a guitar store in Manhattan had it, and wouldn't give it back to the family. So, Rob stepped in and did a magnificent thing. The guitar store in Manhattan is one which won't get any business from me anytime i'm in NYC.

Apache - The Shadows

Sorry bud, I spoke to him this morning and forgot to to chase up the Shuffler details. Paul was driving to Jay's house to begin rehearsals for the upcoming Jamiroquai gigs (which start this Friday). I'll send him another text.

I went to the Glasgow gig, and I loved it! Hope you enjoy it mate.

Ive had the Mark Everrett (the bloke from the band Eels) book recommended to me as it's supposed to be very good. Ive just ordered it from Amazon, I'll let you know how it goes.

My favourite is Noel Gallagher on Jack White - "he's like Zorro on doughnuts"!!!! Hahaha

That's an amazingky detailed breakdown you've done mate, fantastic stuff, I've akways loved thst line. In fact, I had the privilege of playing it on an advert session for Burger King in Australia of all things while I was living there around 2000/2001 (I know, I know, but hry, it pays the bills! Hahaha).

Okay, Paul just phoned following another long day at rehearsals for The Voice. Tom Jones had the songs ready for his contestant, so that run through took half an hour, and then a final selection. Will I Am was supposed to be there at 2, didn't show until 5, and had no songs selected for playing through. He had spent all day on Sunday working on song ideas with Nick Cottle, who has olayed with Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel and the like (Nick is Laurence Cottle's brother). Rehearsals for today have ended with stoll nothing decided for Will's vontestant to sing. Aaagh!!! Anyhow, the Shuffler album was hopefully being launched fully by a German record label, who have unfortunately have just passed on it. So, Paul is going to email the Shuffler management to see what's happening with CD purchasing ootions for folks looking to buy the album as there have been a number of enquiries recently. He'll get back to me as soon as he hears back. Might be later tonight, or tomorrow.

Yeah, Rob could be the best route right now. Paul's tied up doing the LONG day rehearsals for The Voice this week.